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Add 2/75 and 21/35

2/75 + 21/35 is 47/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    2/75 = 2 × 7/75 × 7 = 14/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
    21/35 = 21 × 15/35 × 15 = 315/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/525 + 315/525 = 14 + 315/525 = 329/525
  5. 329/525 simplified gives 47/75
  6. So, 2/75 + 21/35 = 47/75

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